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What is Canelo Alvarez good at?
He knows how to come in. He knows how to cut the ring off. He knows how to block while coming in, slip punches while coming in and even being on the inside land body shots and slip shots from a skillful and fast boxer. That’s how good Canelo is.”
Who was Canelo hardest opponent?
Both Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev present interesting quandaries for Alvarez, but the latter’s unified championship status and the fact that he’s knocked out every opponent he has faced as a professional make Beterbiev the toughest out for Alvarez at 175.
Is Canelo the best boxer in the world?
BoxRec has placed Canelo top of its rankings for the best active boxer in the world, with the undisputed super-middleweight champ scoring a staggering 964.5 points. Gennady Golovkin, who initially secured a draw against Canelo before suffering a defeat in the rematch, finished a distant second with 508.2 points.
What is the heaviest Canelo fought?
Canelo Álvarez vs. Sergey Kovalev
| Boxer | Canelo Álvarez | Sergey Kovalev |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1741⁄2 lb (79 kg) | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Style | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Recognition | WBA (Super) and The Ring middleweight champion The Ring No. 3 ranked pound-for-pound fighter 2-division world champion | WBO light heavyweight champion |
Is Canelo better than Mayweather?
Canelo might be the best he’s ever been, and he’s a super-middleweight. Floyd was the best he ever was when he was a welterweight. In any case, judging by Canelo’s emotions, the loss to Mayweather still hurts him. Sure, it “didn’t kill my dreams,” as he said to Bensinger, but the defeat still bugs Canelo.
When is Canelo’s next fight?
When is Canelo Alvarez’s next fight? Date: Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019; Undercard: 6:30 p.m. ET; Main card: 9 p.m. ET; Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET (approximate) This will be Alvarez’s first fight since May 5, when he defeated Jacobs by unanimous decision. Kovalev’s most recent fight was Aug. 24, an 11-round knockout of Yarde.
Who did Canelo lose to?
(Reuters) – Gennady Golovkin suffered the first loss of his professional career when Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvares won an epic middleweight world title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday. Sep 15, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Canelo Alvarez celebrates after defeating Gennady Golovkin in their middleweight world championship boxing match at T-Mobile Arena.
Who is next for Canelo?
“Yildirim is the next opponent for Canelo due to the WBC mandatory protocol. Yildirim is a very good fighter and is willing to fight the best. If Yildirim is able to do it, we’re willing to do
Who won Alvarez fight?
Alvarez faced Gilbert Melendez on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188. Alvarez won the fight by split decision. Alvarez faced Anthony Pettis on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81 . Despite being a heavy underdog going into the fight Alvarez was able to pressure and control Pettis.